Velliyanai Gram Panchayat, Thanthoni
Velliyanai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Karur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thanthoni Panchayat Union and Karur District Panchayat. Velliyanai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Vellianai(North) and Vellianai(South). It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Velliyanai Gram Panchayat
Velliyanai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vellianai(North) |
| 2 | Vellianai(South) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Velliyanai Gram Panchayat
Velliyanai Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Velliyanai Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Thanthoni Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velliyanai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Karur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velliyanai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Velliyanai Gram Panchayat
Where is Velliyanai Gram Panchayat located?
Velliyanai Gram Panchayat is located in the Karur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thanthoni Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Velliyanai Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Velliyanai Gram Panchayat: Vellianai(North) and Vellianai(South).
Which Panchayat Union does Velliyanai Gram Panchayat come under?
Velliyanai Gram Panchayat comes under Thanthoni Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Karur district.
Which District Panchayat does Velliyanai Gram Panchayat come under?
Karur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velliyanai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Velliyanai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Thanthoni Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Karur District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Velliyanai Gram Panchayat?
Velliyanai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Velliyanai Gram Panchayat do?
Velliyanai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.